France Supply Chain by Aslog awards the Prix Féminin du Meilleur Mémoire en Supply Chain to Maureen Poullié for her research on responsible purchasing

Maureen Poullié's professional thesis focuses on how a responsible label can transform a company's purchasing practices towards a more sustainable approach. Through a case study of an aeronautical company that has held the RFAR (Label Relations Fournisseurs et Achats Responsables) label since 2022, she demonstrates how a label can act as a guide, guarantor, federator and differentiation tool. Based on semi-directive interviews and participant observation, the study highlights the importance of a collaborative commitment and appropriate management methods to make this transition a success.

Challenges and recommendations for companies

Through her research, the prizewinner offers concrete recommendations to companies wishing to embark on a labeling process for more responsible purchasing. She stresses the importance of choosing the right label for the company's objectives, training and informing teams, and promoting a shared vision of the labeling project. This advice aims to facilitate the transition of purchasing practices towards more sustainable models, by aligning corporate values with current societal expectations.

Origin of the Prize and Objectives of the Community of Women in Supply Chain

Created just over a year ago, France Supply Chain's Communauté des Femmes en Supply Chain aims to encourage mutual support, promote the sharing of professional knowledge and raise the profile of women in this field. Led by Marie-Laure Furgala (Director of ISLI at Kedge Business School and member of the COMEX of France Supply Chain), this initiative brings together some twenty women Supply Chain professionals around concrete actions such as inspiring webinars and career development tools. With this in mind, the Prix Féminin de la Meilleure Thèse aims to encourage young women to invest in future-oriented topics for the sector.

The FRANCE SUPPLY CHAIN BY Aslog community works to strengthen the impact of the Supply Chain on corporate competitiveness, and to make it a lever for a more sustainable world. The association brings together 450 French and international companies of all sizes and in all business sectors, as well as Grandes Ecoles and training organizations. This 5,000-strong network of professionals, lecturers and students pools ideas and experience to deliver concrete solutions to supply chain players.

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